How many Scoots have you owned?

**Admin** · 04-24-2013, 11:31 PM

Alright guys, another poll. Just wondering.. how many scooters have you owned in your lifetime?

**inuyasha** · 04-24-2013, 11:55 PM

Hi Mike
In 44 years of riding motorbikes a lot
At present date ive owed 25 proper scoots with numerous other types of motorbikes in the past. at present i have 2 proper scoots a motorcycle and a motorized bike in the stable
Hoping to add a few more scoots and motorbikes this year
I love any vehicle with an engine and 2 wheels
Take care and ride safely dear friend
Yours Hank

willbuild · 04-24-2013, 11:59 PM

Got my first one in January, A Sym Mio 50cc. After a month past my learners licence and got a Sym Mio 100cc. After another month I got a Piaggio Fly 150cc which I will keep for a while. The two Sym scooters are now for sale. So that is 3 scooters in 3 months,

dude · 04-25-2013, 12:53 AM

I have 12 as of today. Maybe half run lol

prodigit · 04-25-2013, 02:09 AM

I've had 4 so far. Bicycles, and motorcycles too, and now a motorized bicycle too; and 2 mopeds.

50cc · 04-25-2013, 02:31 AM

Three

redhandmoto · 04-25-2013, 08:11 AM

ummm...11, but only two at present.

Genuine Buddy 150, Vespa GTS 250ie, Yama Vino 125, Honda Met 50, 2 Yama C3s, Yama Zuma 125 (kitted), Honda PS250 Big Ruckus, Tomos ST (almost a scooter), Vino 49 Classic, Honda PCX150.

The PCX150 is still in break-in; fast, corners very well.

All-around "best"? Honda Big Ruckus, with JCosta variator and up-jet. Lamentably sold to meet a financial crisis.

Never learned to love the Vespa, though it was powerful, smooth, and well-built; just not a good fit for me.

Best 49? Wife's 2013 Vino Classic. LC, EFI; accleration is fantastic for a 4T 49.

scootnwinn · 04-25-2013, 11:11 AM

Do motorcycles count?? I have always called them scoots...

prodigit · 04-25-2013, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redhandmoto

ummm...11, but only two at present.

Genuine Buddy 150, Vespa GTS 250ie, Yama Vino 125, Honda Met 50, 2 Yama C3s, Yama Zuma 125 (kitted), Honda PS250 Big Ruckus, Tomos ST (almost a scooter), Vino 49 Classic, Honda PCX150.

The PCX150 is still in break-in; fast, corners very well.

All-around "best"? Honda Big Ruckus, with JCosta variator and up-jet. Lamentably sold to meet a financial crisis.

Never learned to love the Vespa, though it was powerful, smooth, and well-built; just not a good fit for me.

Best 49? Wife's 2013 Vino Classic. LC, EFI; accleration is fantastic for a 4T 49.

Interested to know how the 49cc efi performed!
MPG, top speed?

millsc · 04-25-2013, 03:49 PM

Ive had six scooters now down to two that are mine and one that is my steps sons, sold the others

chindog · 04-25-2013, 08:07 PM

I'm on my first scooter now. I didn't include all the (one) motorcycles I owned in the past.

mrmike · 04-25-2013, 08:11 PM

First had a 450cc Honda back in 1974. Had that about 3 years.Bought a Harley FXSTD in 2000 and had that for 13 years. Got too heavy for me so I bought a Kymco People 150 last year. Loved the scooter, but not quite enough top end for the interstates. Sold it last fall and bought a new 2012 Kymco People GTI300. Only have 200 miles on it so far, but I love it. I'm 69 so it will probably be my last one.

redhandmoto · 04-25-2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prodigit

Interested to know how the 49cc efi performed!
MPG, top speed?

The '12 Vino Classic accelerates amazingly well - much more quickly than the carbed '09 Met she had before, and even faster than the C3 (which ostensibly has the same engine/drive train)...but this one has not been derestricted, and the restricter washer holds the top end right at 36mph. It just gets there real quickly, even with me aboard (5' 11", 185lbs), and handles hilly local streets more ably. MPG? Haven't really paid attention so far...

That washer will come off at the first service when my wife finishes getting the break-in miles (and thus has more riding experience). I expect that it'll top out around 43/4-something then.

Cycles/bikes...'64 C110 Super Cub, '68 C77 305, '08 Rebel, '06 VT750CB, '06 DR-Z400SM...all gone now

prodigit · 04-26-2013, 02:31 AM

Yeah, fuel injection injects fuel and air into the cylinder causing a slight overpressure, as opposed to a carb version, where the cylinder due to a vacuum sucks the fuel/air mixture in.
This effect you have with fuel injection is similar to the effect of a mild turbo; especially noticeable in the low end.
It's like having the power of a 66cc kit with having only a 49cc cylinder.

richardthescooter1 · 04-26-2013, 12:00 PM

Only one so far:( but I want more

View Poll Results: How many scooters have you owned?
1	31	29.52%
2 or 3	43	40.95%
4 or 5	7	6.67%
More than 5	24	22.86%
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04-24-2013, 11:55 PM	#2
inuyasha Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 1,165	Hi Mike In 44 years of riding motorbikes a lot At present date ive owed 25 proper scoots with numerous other types of motorbikes in the past. at present i have 2 proper scoots a motorcycle and a motorized bike in the stable Hoping to add a few more scoots and motorbikes this year I love any vehicle with an engine and 2 wheels Take care and ride safely dear friend Yours Hank __________________ "4wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul" Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. Douglas MacArthur
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04-25-2013, 12:53 AM	#4
dude Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mooresville In. Posts: 7	I have 12 as of today. Maybe half run lol __________________ 2000 Aprillia- Stage6 Street Exhaust,MK Series Variator 2004 Vento- MRP 70cc,MRP Pipe,Malossi Variator 2005 Zuma- TPT 70cc ZX-R Malossi Variator 15/50 gears AntiSocial SC http://usascooterracing.com/
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04-25-2013, 02:31 AM	#6
50cc Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 140	Three __________________ 50cc 139QMB, 7g sliders, manual petcock w/ transparent lines, Naraku CDI, Naraku belt, high output racing coil, 18.4mm CVK clone w/ #85 mj and #38 idle, needle @ leanest, OEM pipe mod, Kenda tires, NGK Iridium, lots of LED mods, 2.61L/100km (90 MPG)
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04-25-2013, 11:11 AM	#8
scootnwinn Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tierra Azul, NM Posts: 739	Do motorcycles count?? I have always called them scoots... __________________ Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out. - Benjamin Franklin Join the HARDCORE 1983 Honda GL650I SilverWing
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04-25-2013, 08:11 AM	#7
redhandmoto Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 4	ummm...11, but only two at present. Genuine Buddy 150, Vespa GTS 250ie, Yama Vino 125, Honda Met 50, 2 Yama C3s, Yama Zuma 125 (kitted), Honda PS250 Big Ruckus, Tomos ST (almost a scooter), Vino 49 Classic, Honda PCX150. The PCX150 is still in break-in; fast, corners very well. All-around "best"? Honda Big Ruckus, with JCosta variator and up-jet. Lamentably sold to meet a financial crisis. Never learned to love the Vespa, though it was powerful, smooth, and well-built; just not a good fit for me. Best 49? Wife's 2013 Vino Classic. LC, EFI; accleration is fantastic for a 4T 49.
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04-25-2013, 03:49 PM	#10
millsc Join Date: May 2012 Location: missouri Posts: 164	Ive had six scooters now down to two that are mine and one that is my steps sons, sold the others __________________ B.A.M.F. tapout scoot 24mm carb 150cc intake performance exhaust A9 cam hoca big valve head 16/50 gears 9.25 gram dr pulley sliders koso variator 1.5k torque spring orange coil orange unlimted cdi uni filter gates premium belt 2012 taotao vip cy50a scrappys 110cc big bore kit 52mm "88cc" 100 main jet 38 idle iridium plug custom paint, leds and decals alarm system naraku hd crankshaft
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04-25-2013, 08:07 PM	#11
chindog Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 18	I'm on my first scooter now. I didn't include all the (one) motorcycles I owned in the past. __________________ 2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 200
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04-26-2013, 02:31 AM	#14
prodigit Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 390	Yeah, fuel injection injects fuel and air into the cylinder causing a slight overpressure, as opposed to a carb version, where the cylinder due to a vacuum sucks the fuel/air mixture in. This effect you have with fuel injection is similar to the effect of a mild turbo; especially noticeable in the low end. It's like having the power of a 66cc kit with having only a 49cc cylinder. __________________
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04-26-2013, 12:00 PM	#15
richardthescooter1 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nanty Glo, Pa. Posts: 163	Only one so far:( but I want more
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